Foundations of Social Capital (Critical Studies in Economic Institutions series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849802491 ISBN 13: 9781849802499

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

Few social scientific concepts have gathered so much attention and so many followers in such a short period of time as the concept of social capital. The purpose of this authoritative volume is to review the foundations for this fast growing field.

The selected articles embed the concept in core theoretical work in economics, political science, sociology, development theory, and philosophy. Topics include: contemporary conceptual and philosophical foundations; forms of social capital; and the relation of social capital to both development and democracy.

This collection will provide an insightful reference source to students and researchers alike.

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About the Author

Edited by the late Elinor Ostrom, formerly Senior Research Director, Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis, Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, US and 2009 Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for research on economic governance and T.K. Ahn, Associate Professor of Public Administration, Korea University, Seoul, Korea

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849802491
• ISBN 13: 9781849802499
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 630
• Editor: Ostrom Elinor, Ahn T. K.